Where did research interests take our doctoral candidates in 2018?

When Microsoft software engineer Lara Rubbelke (BA '92, English) was earning her liberal arts degree, she was training her mind to look for algorithms in the works of art she studied. The skills she developed in both communication and analytical problem-solving helped her combine two seemingly opposite disciplines into her career.

"In this age of constant communication, English skills have never been more critical." Laura Schott (BA), Executive Administrative Assistant, Machin Educational Resources

This junior speaks four languages, has taught Japanese and English, and won a language scholarship to Korea this summer! She probably knows more about English grammar than you do.